This Destiny 2 Exotic: Incredible for Taking Down Onslaught’s Most Annoying Enemy

Frequent wipes by Destiny 2 players in Onslaught can often be attributed to Tormentors, the most troublesome enemy in this game mode. However, one particular Exotic weapon renders dealing with them effortless.

Boss enemies known as Tormentors were first introduced in Lightfall. They possess high resistance to damage and can only be defeated by targeting their shoulder pads first, followed by their vulnerable stomach.

“Due to these exclusive mechanics, several weapons in Destiny 2’s meta are rendered ineffective against them. Powerful weapons such as Rocket Launchers, HGLs, and Swords are not viable choices when facing Tormentors.”

However, there are certain weapon archetypes and Exotics that excel in countering Tormentors. One such example is the Forerunner, an Exotic sidearm introduced in the 30th Anniversary Pack that is modeled after the M6D Magnum from Halo.

Forerunner exotic sidearm summary in Destiny 2. — Bungie

Despite its unique mechanics of utilizing special ammunition and relying heavily on precision damage, Forerunner proves to be an effective sidearm. This is especially true when facing Tormentors, as the weapon’s strengths align perfectly with the enemy’s weakness. The Exotic’s specialization in precision damage makes it the logical choice for defeating these foes.

The effectiveness of Forerunner lies in its ability to quickly destroy a Tormentor’s shoulder pads with only a few shots. It also inflicts approximately 24,000 damage per shot to the stomach, which increases to 30,000 when overcharged. To further amplify its power, one can equip Kinetic Weapon Surge mods and utilize Mechaneer’s Tricksleeves.

Activating the Anti-Barrier Sidearm perk from Season 23’s Artifact makes overcharging the Exotic sidearm a simple task. This perk not only grants a 25% damage increase when using sidearms, but also enables Forerunner to stun Barrier Champions.

To obtain Forerunner, one must complete the Magnum Opus quest in Destiny 2. This requires completing multiple tasks in Eternity to obtain a Strange Key, and then locating the Exotic sidearm in the Eternity Valley.